US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.6MI West of Exit 187 · Structure no. 7729979

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
988 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
34,729
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,729 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,204 by 2035. The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesTinkers CR & Swamp
Location1.6MI West of Exit 187
RouteInterstate 80K
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25409, -81.39538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length988 ft (301.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,729 (2015)
Projected traffic48,204 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp carry?

About 34,729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp?

The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Tinkers CR & Swamp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.